Sustainable Travel Officer
Job Description
Job Title: Sustainable Travel Officer
Salary: £29,253 – £32,736 per annum
Grade: C
Contract Type: Fixed Term 24 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Department
The Strategic Transportation and Road Safety Team sits within the Council’s Transport and Highways functions, supporting the delivery of local transport, road safety, walking and cycling, and sustainable travel strategies. The team works closely with schools, communities, partner organisations, and neighbouring authorities to promote safer streets, healthier travel choices, and more sustainable neighbourhoods. Its work contributes directly to wider council objectives around public safety, wellbeing, environmental responsibility, and community engagement.
About the Role
As a Sustainable Travel Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Thurrock Road Safety Lead, Strategic Transport Manager, and other council officers in delivering our ambitious plans around travel to school.
- Engaging with and empowering schools, parents and pupils, and our local communities, to deliver school-related sustainable travel programmes and schemes.
- Developing and delivering campaigns and initiatives such as School Streets, Walking Buses, Park & Stride schemes, and road safety training.
- Working collaboratively with schools, communities, and key stakeholders to develop effective local solutions.
- Promoting and encouraging sustainable and active travel across the borough.
- Developing, improving, monitoring, and evaluating sustainable travel programmes and campaigns.
- Supporting the delivery of the council’s transport, cycling, and road safety strategies and plans.
- Working in partnership with neighbouring local authorities and external organisations on sustainable travel projects and campaigns.
- Supporting school and community champions and strengthening links between schools and their local communities.
This is primarily a schools-focused role, offering the chance to make a real difference by helping create safer, healthier, and more sustainable travel choices for children, families, and communities across the borough.
What we’re looking for.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Enthusiasm, drive and desire to make things happen in their local schools and communities.
- Experience of delivering or supporting community-based programmes, campaigns, or initiatives.
- Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, sustainable travel, road safety, or active travel.
- Strong communication and engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with schools, communities, and partners.
- The ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to programme development and evaluation.
- An understanding of health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to mandatory training and safe working practices.
DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Child Barred List is required for this post.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 8th February 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Julie Cooper – Road Safety Lead
jcooper@thurrock.gov.uk 07801 279184
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £29,253 - £32,736 per year